A tracking device previously planted on the shark was found washed up on a beach, and after analysis, it showed that it had suddenly undergone a rapid increase in temperature and a swift 1,900-foot (580-meter) dive beneath the waves.
Sophia's great white shark run-in isn't the first time a killer whale has attacked a great white shark. On March 1, scientists published an article in the African Journal of Marine Science about one of the first widely observed occurrences of a single orca whale killing and eating a great white shark.
A slow metabolism produces less oxidative stress and cellular damage over time. This results in less wear and tear on the tissues and organs, which is considered a key factor in aging. Studying the Greenland shark's DNA and aging process may help scientists develop better anti-aging therapies. #fyp #oceanlife #LearnOnTikTok more